This Is The Exact Order Your Beauty Products Should Go In

When it comes to the quest for perfect skin, there’s a myriad of decisions to make and generally, our first port of call is products. From creams to serums to cleansers, there's no shortage of solutions to be found in jars and bottles.

But even if you have the most amazing skincare routine money can buy, if you're applying products in the wrong order, you might be preventing your skin from receiving the full benefits – or worse still – do some serious damage if you’re working with active ingredients.

That’s where skincare layering comes in, which according to Cassandra Hilton, founder of Australian skincare brand Ocinium, ensures that your skin receives the full benefit of each product.

“The general rule of thumb is to apply products from thinnest consistency to thickest or from liquid to oil,” explains Hilton.

“The first step in your skincare layering routine should be to cleanse in order to remove excess sebum, dirt and make-up and leave the skin prepped to absorb further active ingredients.”

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The second step is to swipe on a serum.

“Serums are super-concentrated and nutrient rich so it is highly important to keep it as close to the skin as possible – apply before other oils and moisturisers.”

The third in the skin layering process is moisturiser. “Creams are more likely to be thicker and heavier, designed to absorb into the skin over the course of several hours for optimum hydration.”

And the last step for your beauty routine is to apply your chosen facial oil. “If you apply facial oil before moisturiser, the water-based product would not penetrate the skin as effectively.”